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HIST1500

Modern History after ca 1750

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 22.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course provides students with detailed overview of the important social, economic and political processes within Norwegian and International history from ca 1750 up to the 21st century. An important goal is to emphasise the linkage between Norwegian, European and global histories, as well as to highlight the different perspectives in the historiography. The course starts with the Enlightenment and the major upheavals in the 18th century, and explores other key themes like the industrial revolution, nationalism in Europe, European expansion and imperialism. Other important themes are the great wars, genocide and human catastrophes of the first half of the 20th century, the political and economic developments in the inter-war years, the Cold War, and trans-national projects (like the European integration), decolonisation, the liberation of women, developments in the Middle East, and economic and cultural globalisation. Above all, the course will highlight the ways in which international trends and events influence developments in Norway.

Learning outcome

A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The candidate:

  • has broad knowledge in important political, economical and social history in the period after ca. 1750.
  • is familiar with different perspectives used by historians to explain fundamental historical themes in the period.
  • has general knowledge about the inter-connections between Norwegian, European and global history.

Skills

The candidate:

  • is able to explain important historical developments in the period after ca. 1750.
  • is able to carry through a source analysis that complies with the requirements of academic writing.
  • is able to discuss historical issues and to draw independent conclusions.

General competence

The candidate:

  • is able to engage in discussions and has insights into relevant ethical and historical considerations and is therefore able to analyse a case from different points of view. Critical thinking is central here.
  • is able to convey key issues such as historical insight and theory through experience with handling large amounts of information, and is able to present findings both in writing and verbally, or through other revelant modes of expression.
  • is able to plan and execute assignments over time.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, up to 10 obligatory group seminars, and obligatory written term paper. Obligatory group seminars, required attendance 80 % (8 of 10 seminars). The obligatory activity from a previous semester can be approved by the department. The course is taught in Norwegian.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignment
  • Up to 10 group seminars (80 % attendance)

Further on evaluation

Written examination over 6 hours.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

See curriculum published at the start of the semester and other materials (reading lists and other relevant information) published on Blackboard

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HIST1250 15 sp Autumn 2017
HIST1150 7.5 sp Autumn 2017
HIST1550 15 sp Autumn 2017
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • History

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Modern History and Society

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-11-21 Time 09:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL311 grønn sone
7 candidates
Room SL210
8 candidates

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.